At one point Station commander, Steve Swanson attempted to perform what must be the first ever televised zero gravity bicycle kick.

Sad to say, it did not come off too well.

The three astronauts while waiting to watch Germany versus USA on June 26 sent a message to the teams playing in Brazil: ‘We want to wish all the teams and fans on the ground and in Brazil a great World Cup.

‘Have fun and have peaceful games. May the best win.’

Here’s Commander Swanson’s slightly more successful second attempt:

Think you can do better, best save your pennies and get a ticket for a Virgin Galactic flight.